On June 16, 2026, Stephen Colbert played the song 'Linus and Lucy' from the Peanuts soundtrack during his final episode of CBS's The Late Show. Colbert, who has been known for his critiques of the Trump administration, joked about the potential financial implications for CBS while the song was performed by Louis Cato and the Great Big Joy Machine.
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CBS and Stephen Colbert reach agreement over use of Peanuts music
Stephen Colbert played the Peanuts song 'Linus and Lucy' during his last episode of The Late Show on June 16, 2026. He made a lighthearted comment regarding the financial implications for CBS while the song was performed.
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